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Get fresh NerdWallet data on what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book travel. Should you take a $650 flight voucher or 32,500 miles? How much are your points and miles actually worth? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the latest NerdWallet valuations to help you make smarter redemption choices. But first, they cover the week’s biggest travel headlines, including Southwest Airlines’ new partnership with EVA Air, Frontier’s companion certificate promotion and status match, and JetBlue opening up award bookings with Condor Airlines. Then, travel Nerd Craig Joseph joins Meghan to discuss NerdWallet’s latest airline, hotel, and credit card point valuations, with tips and tricks on comparing loyalty programs, maximizing transfer partners, and deciding when cash is more valuable than points. They also discuss the impact of devaluations, how close-in bookings can save you points, and why premium cabins can sometimes offer outsized redemption value. Plus: Craig’s hot take on airport lounges. Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews: Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard Worth Its Annual Fee? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/is-the-frontier-airlines-world-mastercard-worth-its-annual-fee Citi Strata Credit Card Review: Solid Rewards for No Annual Fee https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-strata Citi Double Cash Review: A Solid Choice for Everyday Spending https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-double-cash Citi Custom Cash Card Review: Low-Maintenance 5% Cash Back https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-custom-cash Citi Strata Premier: Big Rewards Across Top Spending Categories https://www.nerdwallet.com/reviews/credit-cards/citi-strata-premier Is the New Alaska Atmos Summit Card Worth a $395 Annual Fee? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/is-the-alaska-airlines-atmos-summit-card-worth-its-annual-fee Resources discussed in this episode: Airline Miles vs. Cash Calculator https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/calculator-should-you-book-a-flight-with-cash-or-miles How Much Are Travel Points and Miles Worth in 2025? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/airline-miles-and-hotel-points-valuations Want even more tips and tricks to get the most out of your travel dollars? Subscribe to TravelNerd , our free newsletter designed to help you crack the code on spending less on your travel. In this episode, the Nerds discuss: points and miles valuation, airline miles value, hotel points value, credit card points value, Southwest EVA Air partnership, Frontier Companion Certificate, JetBlue Condor award booking, Citi American Airlines transfer, Amex Membership Rewards value, Capital One points value, Bilt points value, Hyatt points value, Hilton points value, Marriott points value, Wyndham points value, IHG points value, Alaska miles value, JetBlue points value, American Airlines miles value, United miles value, Southwest points value, Virgin Atlantic miles value, ANA miles value, Avianca LifeMiles value, best way to use Amex points, best way to use Citi points, best way to use Capital One points, use cash or points for flights, last minute award flight value, premium cabin redemption value, economy flight points value, airline devaluation, hotel point devaluation, cash vs points travel booking, when to transfer credit card points, how to maximize travel rewards, and NerdWallet points and miles calculator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors that are full of spoilers.

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Discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors that are full of spoilers.

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Fictional Hangover

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Moby Duck 1:08:36

6天之前1:08:36

1:08:36

“Weirdos have to stick together!” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Mothmanta-Ray being an UNO card shark, flaming Phoegulls stealing the scene, and having fun in classic gaming arcades in their discussion of Moby Duck by Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess.

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Fake Blood 1:08:14

13天之前1:08:14

1:08:14

“Only a vampire can crush on you ... forever.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how it's a bad idea to bungee jump in shackles, not needing the bathroom because you live a lumberjack, how poot has poo and fart has art, that Moonlight and Twilight are sacred texts, and that Whitney Gardner is their BFF but she just doesn’t know it yet in their discussion of Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner.…

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner 1:04:49

20天之前1:04:49

1:04:49

"If I were being honest with myself, I'd pretty much turned into a huge vampire nerd." In this LIVE episode of Fictional Hangover, we’re talking about The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer. 🎶 hoa hoa hoa🎶We discuss the failing vampire education system, dangling disco balls v giant disco balls, and wigs having a life of their own.…

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One Girl In All the World 1:46:24

27天之前1:46:24

1:46:24

"It's kindergarten magic, you doofus. And courage.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about laughing out loud by yourself, squeeing over a yellow crayon, reliving 1998's greatest hits, and fangirling over Kendare in their discussion of One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake, featuring Kendare for Would You Rather.…

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The Fifth? Interview with Kendare Blake 1:33:54

27天之前1:33:54

1:33:54

In this mostly unedited bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and author Kendare Blake talk about making weird faces sitting between two fangirls, how Buffy would never pass health and safety inspections, providing 100% ethics training for a Slayer, starting a letter writing campaign to get Kendare's books in the new TV series library, how time is a flat circle, and announcing the Fictional Hangover 2026 Book Club read.…

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Bunnicula 55:52

5 weeks之前55:52

55:52

“A rabbit … is cute to look at, but is generally useless, especially as a companion to dogs.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about how fandoms and cults are very similar, learning the difference between steak and stake, talking Carpathian to bunnies, and using fiction as a how-to guide to becoming a vampire hunter in their discussion of Bunnicula by Deborah Howe and James Howe.…

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Of Monsters and Mainframes 1:21:55

6 weeks之前1:21:55

1:21:55

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Summer Vamp 1:11:13

7 weeks之前1:11:13

1:11:13

“HECK YEAH! EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY!” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a suitcase of kitchen utensils and no clean underwear, the power of teenage angst, not being a BAT!, and ♩♫♩HOA HOA HOA HOA♩♫♩ in their discussion of Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim.

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New and Indie Spotlight: Brian Asman 59:09

7 weeks之前59:09

59:09

In this mostly unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Brian Asman about avoiding the obvious shit (in the outhouse), being utterly ridiculous and rational at the same time, how basements are just like being buried alive, the fact that trashy movies then are better than trashy movies now and Sweaty Ralph™® the next great horror icon. Brian’s book, Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters) , comes out October 7.…

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How to Marry a Werewolf 1:11:46

8 weeks之前1:11:46

1:11:46

“I'm perfectly able to read, Major! It's amazing what you can find in bookstores these days.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about keeping shame in a box, how ladies love libraries and wearing all top hats all the time in their discussion of How to Marry a Werewolf by Gail Carriger.…

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New and Indie Spotlight: Laura Venita Green 1:00:51

8 weeks之前1:00:51

1:00:51

In this New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with Laura Venita Green, whose debut book, Sister Creatures , comes out October 7. We discuss pressing pause to find out secrets, theorizing about who the audiobook narrator is, being given a possessed doll as a child, making sensible life choices not to investigate haunted houses, finding the underworld in Germany, creating the horror not living the horror, and ending with hope, redemption and sexy potatoes.…

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The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science 1:34:29

9 weeks之前1:34:29

1:34:29

“You must remember, my dear, that I am operating on pure instinct, and I've been told that my instincts are bad.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about undergirding your pupeels, being the weirdo, the etiquette of pizza, and the mad science™ of audiobooks in their discussion of The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon, featuring audiobook producer Elece Green for Would You Rather.…

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Another Interview with Elece Green 1:31:01

9 weeks之前1:31:01

1:31:01

In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and audiobook producer Elece Green talk about telling your hero your hair is in your butt crack [offline], having pockets, downloading characters and spending 4 minutes crying out for shrimp, listening for the week end , and carving your ‘nips in their chat about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon.…

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Heads Will Roll 1:52:15

10 weeks之前1:52:15

1:52:15

“I'm armed and goddamn dangerous.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about enjoying a cozy horror, breaking the tension with hippopotamus tooting, having a framed oil painting of a cell phone, getting Halloween decor ideas, and kicking people into a revenge campfire in their discussion of Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning.…

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Free Piano (Not Haunted) 1:19:32

11 weeks之前1:19:32

1:19:32

“I can't believe you think ghosts are real.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their rage meter going off, both being able to reach for ukuleles they can't play, and signs lying to everyone (it's not haunted, read the sign) in their discussion of Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner.…

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Romancing the Inventor 1:11:52

12 weeks之前1:11:52

1:11:52

“ I should like to be corrupted! What else are vampires good for? ” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a wicker chicken full of lesbians, rodgering with a side of gertruding, and solving for the missing X in their discussion of Romancing the Inventor by Gail Carriger.…

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Interview with Raj Sidhu 1:15:46

12 weeks之前1:15:46

1:15:46

In this bonus episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda, Claire and Thrash Force author Raj Sidhu talk about a tornado of chaos, a circle of potatoes, handpuppet NPCs, how magic is a creep that ignores personal space, and tediously side-questing through life.

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Thrash Force 1:26:48

13 weeks之前1:26:48

1:26:48

“Oh, butts.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about an inspirational evil overlord, getting heavy metal life lessons, and wanting to play THRASH FORCE! the RPG or video game (insert heavy metal guitar sound) in their discussion of Thrash Force by Raj Sidhu.

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Bored Gay Werewolf 1:10:22

14 weeks之前1:10:22

1:10:22

“This is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about eyeroll after eyeroll after eyeroll until their eye falls out, Drag Me To Hell-style curses, calling out all the ragged-asses who need to take responsibility, and salads and pickles in their discussion of Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella.…

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Shepherdess Warriors Volume 1 1:05:29

15 weeks之前1:05:29

1:05:29

“It’s not power that is dangerous, but the one who controls it.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about bringing capes back, advocating the importance of good wig placement, suffering from mushroom vomit, and having a convenient Odin sleep in their discussion of Shepherdess Warriors volume 1 by Jonathan Garnier and Amélie Fléchais.…

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Meat Cute 49:11

16 weeks之前49:11

49:11

“ You’re a hedgehog smuggler. A chicken transport hedgehog smuggler.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about welcoming old friends, looking for the best snacks, having large attriglutes, and manifesting Custard Protocol short stories in their discussion of Meat Cute by Gail Carriger.…

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New and Indie Spotlight: Jackson Ford 1:00:24

16 weeks之前1:00:24

1:00:24

In this wildly unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with their friend Jackson Ford, whose newest book, The Bone Raiders , comes out August 12. This episode covers all sorts of ridiculous things like: horse meat braai for giant lizards, having a heavy metal Mongolian sensitivity reader, manifesting Hu making a song about The Bone Raiders , and fucking hard with Jackson Ford's fantasy writing.…

Fictional Hangover

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The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't 43:38

17 weeks之前43:38

43:38

“I say, this may be Egypt, but trailing about with dead cats - not the done thing." In this unedited episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about straight up murder, John Wick vibes, a cocky but dead Italian, and starting a petition for Custard Protocol short stories, and/or boobs, feet and this bloody economy in their discussion of The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't by Gail Carriger.…

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Thornhedge 54:00

18 weeks之前54:00

54:00

“Toads are capable of sarcasm, but their blood runs too cold for hysteria.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about Princess Ed Gein, a spooky wind, an amuse-bouche of necromancy, and also a were-toad in their discussion of Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher.

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Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke 52:52

19 weeks之前52:52

52:52

“What have you done today to deserve your eyes?” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about having irresponsible apple peeler care, being unhygienic in a public space, and doing what weird people on the internet tell you to do by becoming a Patron of theirs on Patreon at patreon.com/fictionalhangover! in their discussion of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca.…

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Something Is Killing the Children 1:24:38

20 weeks之前1:24:38

1:24:38

“What’s the most scared you've ever been?” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about their new band name: Dripping Viscera and their first album: Chainsaw Exploits, possessed stuffies, shitting your pants in terror, and toothbrush etiquette for hotels in their discussion of Something Is Killing the Children volume 1 by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera.…

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Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear 1:02:33

21 weeks之前1:02:33

1:02:33

“Trust is an important gift, difficult to give and easy to break." In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda an Claire talk about being concerned about frog opinions, learning about frogs’ ears, deciding whether you would rather wallow or frolic, and getting further proof the Doors are the villains in their discussion of Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire.…

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Wisteria 1:56:56

22 weeks之前1:56:56

1:56:56

“...Remember that you deserve everything this life has to offer.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about being an unshod peasant, turning into a panic bush, having a good ole rogering, and making accidental zombies in their discussion of Wisteria by Adalyn Grace.

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Last Chance to Save the World 1:26:53

23 weeks之前1:26:53

1:26:53

“I'm not a huge fan of birds—their eyes are weird as fuck…” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about celebrating 350 episodes with cromulent scifi, undertaking sensual kidnapping, using "ish" as a descriptor, deciding that pigeons are better spies than penguins, being a stupid sexy bitch, and knowing your worth in their discussion of Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis, featuring the author for their game of Would You Rather.…

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A Third Interview with Beth Revis 1:04:59

23 weeks之前1:04:59